Category Archives: Christian Living

Of Wisdom and Humility

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the thing we don’t want to hear is the very thing we most need to hear. True friends aren’t afraid to say those things… or to hear them. Continue reading →

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Spoke Van Winkle

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the part that’s sore isn’t the only part that needs some rest… Continue reading →

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Friends and the Art of Leftover Chili

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What do leftover chili, great friendships and highly effective organizations have in common? The ability to retain individual traits, unity and greater purpose. With a little spice thrown in… Continue reading →

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Prayer from the Heart of Prairie Country

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Doc Arnett

What hope we hold for spring!
What desire for winter’s green promise,
the yielding of frozen earth to warming winds Continue reading →

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Of Tires, Tubes & Testings

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It’s not always easy to find the exact cause of a problem but it nearly always increases the probability of being able to fix it. Continue reading →

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The Humility of Desperation

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Perhaps you have a sense today of someone in greater need of prayer than you expected. Well, if that’s the case and no one else comes to mind: I’m your huckleberry! 🙂
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Long Ride after a Long Week

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Doc Arnett

It might not be for everyone, but a long bike ride after a long week of tragedy and stress was just the “rest” I needed. Continue reading →

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Living in the Fire Zone

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Doc Arnett

Living in a place where the level of fire danger rating includes the word “Catastrophic” requires a different mindset. Continue reading →

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Of Sparks and Embers and Raging Winds

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

A burnt yard, scorched deck and losing a few sections of fence is nothing compared to having your home burned to the ground. Continue reading →

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Rising in the Mist

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Doc Arnett

… all the reasons for hope are shackled in the seed… until the needs of planting and harvest… Continue reading →

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